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An ABC of Democracy

Nancy Shapiro, illustrated by Paulina Morgan

An ABC of Democracy uses the alphabet to introduce ideas about politics and government. Each entry pairs a decorated letter with a related word and an encouraging slogan, moving from activism and ballots to country. The book includes the principle that everyone deserves fair treatment regardless of who they are, how they look, or where they come from. Simple explanations and artwork explore the shared world and ways of navigating it.

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Themes
Activism · Diversity And Inclusion · Government And Civics · Social Justice
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Published
August 2, 2022
Pages
52
ISBN-13
9780711264816
Language
English
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